Midday Report

Japanese-owned forestry company Juken has told 60 staff this morning, they will lose their jobs in the week before Christmas. 

Monique Steele has the rural news.

The tech sector is being assured the incoming government will clear away the hurdles holding back its growth. 

Anan Zaki has the business news.

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc insists Australia are pleased to be facing unbeaten India in the Cricket World Cup final.

Bridget Tunnicliffe has sports.

It's now day 14 of coalition talks to form a new Government, but the leaders of the three parties have indicated that an end is almost in sight.

Members of National ACT and New Zealand First's negotiating teams have been trickling into the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.

Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

Telecommunications are down in the Gaza Strip leaving thousands in the dark as humanitarian aid draws to a halt.

A journalist inside Gaza's biggest hospital Al-Shifa told the BBC that tanks and hundreds of soldiers were inside the complex, which Israel says is hiding a Hamas command centre.

Meanwhile, the United Nations says it will halt cross border humanitarian deliveries today because of the black-out.

President of Médecins Sans Frontières Australia Katrina Penney spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

Members of one of Auckland's oldest rugby league clubs are in shock after their clubrooms were destroyed in an early morning fire.

Firefighters were called to the Marist Saints Rugby League clubrooms in Mt Albert at 3.30 Thursday morning.

The club has produced a number of rugby league legends and was home to some very special sporting memorabilia.

Former Kiwi and General manager of clubs and partnerships for Auckland Rugby League Duane Mann spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

Where US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have been having a high-stakes meeting in San Francisco.

It's been more than a year since the two world leaders have met face-to-face and it's Xi's first time in the US for six years.

Since their last meeting, the relationship between the two countries has been through some challenges.

RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

Farmer-owned red meat co-op Alliance has reported a loss after tax of $70 million for the year ended September - a big flip from last year's $73.6 dollar profit.

Monique Steele has the rural news.

The Black Caps exited the Cricket World Cup this morning with a 70-run loss to India in the semi-finals in Mumbai but middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell gave New Zealand hope and earned the praise of captain Kane Williamson.

Joe Porter has sports.

Diversified infrastructure investor Infratil's first half net profit has more than doubled, reflecting a big boost from its near 100 percent ownership of mobile telco, One NZ.

Anan Zaki has the business news.